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I think he meant the people who put up with you are masochists. Which would mean you are more of a sadist.

Indeed.

"Of course we spent our money in the good times. That's what you're supposed to do in good times! You can't save money in the good times. Then they wouldn't be good times, they'd be 'preparation for the bad times' times."

"Every country in the world owes money. Everyone. So heere's what I dont get: who do they all owe it to, and why don't we just kill the bastard and relax?"

but i would value your feedback on why you would shun such a friend in 5 minutes straight?

You yourself acknowledged how your behaviour alienates most people.

As I read it your posts in the thread basically translate as "I consider myself superior to most people around me, and I decided to make a thread to boast about this under the thin veil of asking for advice".

"Of course we spent our money in the good times. That's what you're supposed to do in good times! You can't save money in the good times. Then they wouldn't be good times, they'd be 'preparation for the bad times' times."

"Every country in the world owes money. Everyone. So heere's what I dont get: who do they all owe it to, and why don't we just kill the bastard and relax?"

@czecze thanks for the correction. Sadism examples? hmm i dont think im a sadist the only example i can think of is while talking to a younger family friend who is doing his engineering from a low grade univ, i apprised him of the fairly poor prospects in the job market, we discussed alternatives, his alternatives were turned down by me which earned me the title of pessimist. I still disagree on that title given the current job market and the quality of his university. I suppose this would qualify as 'small talk' or maybe even inflicting pain on the guy. i was being rational here i suppose.

@tcda well caught with sadism, thats been there sporadically but would you like to elaborate on your idea more. it's interesting.

As I read it your posts in the thread basically translate as "I consider myself superior to most people around me, and I decided to make a thread to boast about this under the thin veil of asking for advice".

very accurate, this is a superiority complex issue (and not sadism) hidden under the veil of modesty and this is doing me in. what indicates this, and what to do so that i can stop it and make some genuine friendships. i dont want to be like this at all.

very accurate, this is a superiority complex issue (and not sadism) hidden under the veil of modesty and this is doing me in. what indicates this, and what to do so that i can stop it and make some genuine friendships. i dont want to be like this at all.

You could start by making it less obvious I guess. That's all I got for now.

"Of course we spent our money in the good times. That's what you're supposed to do in good times! You can't save money in the good times. Then they wouldn't be good times, they'd be 'preparation for the bad times' times."

"Every country in the world owes money. Everyone. So heere's what I dont get: who do they all owe it to, and why don't we just kill the bastard and relax?"